Description
A heartwarming and creamy casserole made with Mexican-style rice, rotisserie chicken, and a blend of savory ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6.4oz) boxes Mexican-style rice (requiring butter and water)
- 1 small rotisserie chicken (pulled)
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 (15oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15oz) can corn (drained)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, typically involving simmering in water with butter for about 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the chunky salsa, sour cream, and taco seasoning into the fluffy rice, stirring until well mixed.
- Pull the rotisserie chicken off the bone and prepare the rinsed black beans and drained corn.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top the creamy rice layer with black beans and corn, followed by the shredded chicken.
- Finish with an abundant layer of shredded Mexican cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using pepper jack cheese. Leftover casserole can be reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: casserole, Mexican, chicken, comfort food, easy recipe
